Owner Rene Mure doesn't stand out in Alsace for his practice of organic viticulture or his current experimentation with biodynamic preparations; these admirable efforts are shared by a number of other prominent vignerons. What's notable is his work with red varietals. He's been growing Pinot Noir for over a quarter century and is considering planting Syrah as well.

With the classic Alsatian varietals, Domaine Rene Mure is a source of rich, succulent, sometimes exotically fruity wines from the relatively warm Grand Cru Vorbourg. His section, the Clos St. Landelin, covers 29.5 acres on the south-facing slopes. Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir are planted here, in the stoney, clay-limestone soil. Mure's other Grand Cru vineyard, the Zinnkoepfle, produces spicy, fresh Gewurztraminers with complex, floral bouquets.